Coming to you live from the top bunk

Let's play a fun game of "Guess why I'm writing you from a top bunk!" Tonight's Espanol homework for me is something similar, so I thought it might be interesting to mirror the exercise on our blog.  Basically, you're given a statement and you have to ask questions about the past to figure out how that statement came to be (for anyone that's curious, it's to practice the Preterito Pluscuamperfecto).  So, here goes (in English though):


-Are you vacationing in another city?  No
-Did you move?  Not yet
-Did you get a new bed?  Yes, but no
-Are you in a hostel in BA? Yes!
-Did something happen in your apartment to make you move out?  Yes!  


The story, in short:
Last week, the first week our extremely nice Super was away for 3 weeks, we were told that a plumber would have to come in to fix a leak affecting the 1st floor (we're on the 2nd floor).  The plumber arrived and essentially told us we could go about our normal business - but since it was a big job, he'd have to return on Tuesday.  We didn't think much of it because it wasn't really affecting us ... until Monday night, that is.  I don't think Caitlin slept a wink that night because we had at least 5 leaks dripping throughout the apt and our first floor neighbors came up to visit twice: once to make sure our water was turned off (it was) and again to advise us to unplug everything immediately (fridge, etc) so a fire wouldn't break out.  For anyone who knows my sleeping ability, it's hard to believe I was woken up at all but I was, just not as much as poor Caitlin.  


The good news is that the plumber was very punctual on Tuesday morning (literally - Caitlin and I were stationed at the window waiting for him), but the very bad news is that the water (obviously) and electricity had to be turned off, and won't be back on for some time.  Even worse, the apartment is not in great shape :( ...  


... which completes the abridged story of what brings me to a top bunk, in a hostel.  On the bright side, it's a nice little hostel that 2 of our friends are staying in.  Plus, we are grateful to have a working toilet again.


Our new apt should be ready early next week (fingers crossed!), so stay tuned for more excitement in the land of BA apartments.  Chau for now!